How many syllables in "sternal"?

"sternal" has 2 syllabes (ster - nal).

How to divide "sternal"?

"sternal" divides into 2 parts: ster · nal.

In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.

Say each syllable slowly (ster... nal) and listen on SayItVid.

Guide des syllabes

2 Syllabes

"sternal": 2 syllabes.

Syllabes:ster·nal

Accent principal

STER-nal(ster · nal)● ○

Stress in "sternal" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈstɝ.nl̩⁄

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IPAˈstɝ.nl̩

Syllabesster·nal

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How many syllables in "sternal"?: "sternal" has 2 syllabes (ster - nal).
How to divide "sternal"?: "sternal" divides into 2 parts: ster · nal.
Where is the stress in "sternal"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "sternal"?: Say each syllable slowly (ster... nal) and listen on SayItVid.